Truvalu.enterprises Limited

Educational background (Bachelors) in business, management, economics, development studies, social science or a related field is preferred; however, relevant practical experience will be given greater consideration.

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• 2 or more years of relevant experience in enterprise development, BDS, livelihoods, SME/micro-enterprise support, entrepreneurship development, microfinance, market linkage, or similar field-based development projects.
• Prior experience working with women entrepreneurs and rural or peri-urban communities is strongly preferred.
• Good practical understanding of basic business planning, costing, pricing, bookkeeping, financial management, customer development and local market linkage.
• Resident in the assigned project district, with strong familiarity with its local markets, trading points and business ecosystem.
• Fluency in Bangla and familiarity with the local dialect, with the ability to facilitate small-group sessions and communicate effectively with diverse participants.
• Must own and be confident using a smartphone for field communication, digital data collection, Kobo Toolbox or similar applications, WhatsApp, MFS and other mobile-based tools. Access to a laptop or computer is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to travel frequently across upazilas within the assigned district, including regular field visits to entrepreneurs, markets and project locations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, time management, resourcefulness, integrity and attention to detail.

VACANCY06 (one position in each project district)JOB CONTEXTTruvalu is a Netherlands-based impact-investment company engaged in developing small growing businesses through investment, business development support (BDS), and other relevant business advisory services in several emerging economies in Asia, East Africa, and South America. Truvalu employs a unique `Co-entrepreneurship` model that strives to improve the economic viability of businesses through capital, BDS, strategic coaching, access to finance, access to markets and networks, and access to knowledge and technology. Through a tailor-made set of BDS and investments, enterprises are intended to grow to full business maturity to increase overall social impact.Truvalu Bangladesh is currently inviting applications from professionals with backgrounds in management consulting, BDS, entrepreneurship development, and SME/startup development, who are eager to contribute to Truvalu Bangladesh’s business consulting services for SMEs and startups.JOB OBJECTIVESThe Field Enterprise Coach will provide direct, practical and sustained business coaching to migrant families to establish micro and cottage enterprises in the assigned district. The role covers enterprise profiling, needs assessment, growth planning, tier-based coaching, market and financial linkages, progress tracking, and field-level documentation.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESNeeds Assessment:• Conduct in-person enterprise profiling, baseline and need assessments using Kobo Toolbox.
Coaching:• Deliver practical, tier-based BDS to an assigned cohort of approximately 100 entrepreneurs, providing averaged 30 hours of structured coaching per entrepreneur over the four-month period through enterprise visits, _Uthan Baithak_, phone and digital channels. Coaching will cover business planning, costing and pricing, bookkeeping, financial literacy, customer development, product/service improvement, digital tools and basic compliance.
• Maintain regular follow-up with assigned entrepreneurs, supporting them to apply learning, achieve agreed business milestones, and overcome enterprise-level challenges in a gender-responsive and inclusive manner.
Feedback & Reporting:• Provide timely field and progress updates, identify implementation risks, participant disengagement or data-quality issues, and communicate matters requiring technical or management attention.
• Capture participant feedback and escalate safeguarding concerns or grievances through the project`s designated reporting mechanism.
Market Linkage & Connection:• Identify and facilitate relevant linkages with buyers, suppliers, retailers, financial institutions, MFIs, business associations and other market actors, while preparing entrepreneurs for buyer engagement, negotiation, digital presence and financing opportunities.
• Document relevant market and business outcomes through appropriate evidence such as sales records, buyer orders, receipts, or MFS/bank transaction records where available.
Reporting and Documentation:• Maintain accurate and updated coaching logs, participant records, milestone progress and supporting evidence in Kobo Toolbox and other approved project systems.
• Coordinate with project and partner focal points on mobilisation, scheduling and field implementation, and participate in induction, refresher training, technical briefings and review meetings as required.
The responsibilities outlined above provide a general framework for the role. While key duties are listed, the position may adapt to include additional responsibilities as project milestones, field dynamics, and organizational priorities evolve. Truvalu reserves the right to adjust duties to meet strategic objectives.JOB LOCATIONThe selected candidates will be based in and must reside in their assigned project districts: Chattogram, Cumilla, Feni, Munshiganj, Tangail, or Narsingdi. Frequent travel across upazilas within the assigned district is required.DURATIONFour months (with a possibility of extension subject to the Company’s requirements).

Negotiable (competitive salary package based on competency and experience).